Plants & Animals

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Shadows of Atapuerca: Dappled Deer and Ancient Ridges

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Experience the steep ascent of the Sierra de Atapuerca on the Camino Francés, featuring panoramic views of Spain's central plateau and the distant silhouette of Burgos. This section offers a mix of ancient history, wildlife sightings, and the unique camaraderie of the pilgrim trail.

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The Tomb was the Excuse: A Camino Lesson in the Vineyards of La Rioja

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Discover how a local grape farmer’s skeptical take on the Camino de Santiago reveals the trail’s true history. Join us for a walk through La Rioja's vineyards to learn why the "tomb as an excuse" fueled a Golden Age of pilgrimage.

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Lake Manyara: A Good Park for a Safari Start

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Is Lake Manyara truly the home of tree-climbing lions? Explore Tanzania's hidden gem and discover why this bird-watcher's paradise is the perfect safari start.

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The Serengeti and Beyond: Starting an 8-Day Northern Circuit Safari in Tanzania

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From the disbelief of a recovered suitcase to the roar of a Land Cruiser engine, our journey through Tanzania’s famous Northern Circuit is finally underway. Destination: Bush Country.

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The Last Full Night: Resting at 13,000 Feet

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The Last Full Night: Resting at 13,000 Feet

The following observations and reflections were made on the afternoon of July 22, 2019. On that day I reached Karanga Camp (elevation 12,992 feet) by foot. The camp rests directly under the peak of the Kilimanjaro.

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Ants in Your Pants: From Hollywood’s "Naked Jungle" to Kilimanjaro’s Slopes

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Ants in Your Pants: From Hollywood’s "Naked Jungle" to Kilimanjaro’s Slopes

Look out for the Siafu! This species of carnivorous ant swarms in massive numbers, eats animal protein, and has dedicated soldiers with serious pincer-style mandibles. An unfortunate encounter with the siafu in an East African rainforest made us all a little jumpy.

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Rookie mistakes

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Rookie mistakes

Two lessons here. The first is this: don’t brush your teeth. The second is akin to the first: don’t ever think you are faster than a black mamba. Follow these two rules in order to get the most from your foreign travel experience.